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(compound that modulates mitochondrial metabolism may reduce Alzheimer's)

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of cells, including brain cells. Mitochondria help convert glucose, which is thought to be the main fuel source for brain cells, into energy.

Mitochondrial function may play an important role in brain cell survival. Reduced mitochondrial function in converting glucose into energy seems to occur early in Alzheimer's disease.

"In this initial study, we are trying to determine if MSDC-0160 improves the brain's use of glucose," said Dr. Raj C. Shah, director of the Rush Memory Clinic at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and principal investigator of the study. "We can measure brain cell glucose use using fluordeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography (FDG-PET), a special brain imaging test.". Continue to read: medicalxpress.com

Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/07/2047945/obama-to-seek-more-alzheimers.html#storylink=cpy

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